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nouveau-riche
nouveau-riche - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
nouveau-riche
Definition
(noun) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms
:
arriviste
,
parvenu
,
upstart
Definition
(adj) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Synonyms
:
parvenu
,
parvenue
,
upstart
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